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Carl Sagan's many contributions to science and society have been profound and far-reaching, influencing millions of people around the world. He carried out significant research in planetary science, was closely associated with the US space program, created the highly acclaimed television series Cosmos, and was the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of many best-selling popular science books. Carl Sagan's Universe is a fascinating and beautifully illustrated collection of articles by a distinguished team of authors, and covers the many fields of science, education, policy making, and related areas in which Sagan worked. The book is divided into four sections, the first two of which provide an absorbing overview of the US space program (as well as a complementary account of the Russian program), and of the history and current status of the search for extraterrestrial life. The final two sections deal with the importance of science education in the successful development of a technological society, and of the shaping of science policy in tackling the problems facing us today. Also included is a separate chapter by Sagan himself, discussing the place and role of our planet and mankind in the universe. Written in honour of Carl Sagan's many achievements, this book will fascinate and reward anyone interested in planetary science and exploration, the search for extraterrestrial life, or the role of science in the modern world.

Carl Sagan was one of the world's best-known scientists

He was the creator of the highly acclaimed television series Cosmos

Winner of Pulitzer Prize, and author of many best-selling popular science books

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Date Published: August 1997

format: Paperback

isbn: 9780521576031

length: 312pages

dimensions: 246 x 189 x 17 mm

weight: 0.56kg

availability: Available

Table of Contents

Preface Carl Sagan at sixty Part I. Planetary Exploration:1. On the occasion of Carl Sagan's sixtieth birthday Wesley T. Huntress, Jr. 2. The search for the origins of life: U.S. Solar system exploration, 1962–1994 Edward C. Stone 3. Highlights of the Russian planetary program Roald Sageev 4. From the eyepiece to the footpad: The search for life on Mars Bruce Murray Part II. Life in the Cosmos:5. Environments of Earth and other worlds Owen B. Toon 6. The origin of life in a cosmic context Christopher F. Chyba 7. Impacts and life: Living in a risky planetary system David Morrison 8. Extraterrestrial intelligence: The significance of the search Frank D. Drake 9. Extraterrestrial intelligence: The search programs Paul Horowitz 10. Do the laws of physics permit wormholes for interstellar travel and machines for time travel? Kip S. Thorne Public Address:11. The age of exploration Carl Sagan Part III. Science Education:12. Does science need to be popularized? Ann Druyen 13. Science and pseudo-science James Randi 14. Science education in a democracy Philip Morrison 15. The visual presentation of science Jon Lomberg 16. Science and the press Walter Anderson 17. Science and teaching Bill G. Aldridge Part IV. Science, Environment and Public Policy:18. The relationship of science and power Richard L. Garwin 19. Nuclear-free world? Georgi Arbatov 20. Carl Sagan and nuclear winter Richard P. Turco 21. Public understanding of global climate change James Hansen 22. Science and religion Joan B. Campbell 23. Speech in honor of Carl Sagan Frank Press.

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